Climate Reporting and Assurance

COURSE DATE: 9-10 DEC 2026 | REGISTRATION CLOSES ON 4 DEC 2026
Registration will close 5 calendar days before the course start date or when the class is full, whichever occurs first
For enquiries: sgfin_education@nus.edu.sg
SSG Course Code: TGS-2026064282 (opens in new tab)

As climate-related disclosure requirements become increasingly important for businesses worldwide, organisations need professionals who can translate climate commitments into robust, credible, and decision-useful reporting. Building on foundational sustainability and carbon accounting knowledge, this course equips participants with the practical skills to apply climate disclosure standards, assess climate-related risks and opportunities, develop transition plans, and strengthen assurance readiness. Through real-world examples and case studies, participants will gain the expertise needed to support transparent, reliable, and investor-ready climate reporting.

This course focuses on helping participants apply climate-related disclosure requirements in practice, with an emphasis on IFRS S2, climate risk assessment, scenario analysis, net-zero transition planning, and sustainability assurance.

This course qualifies as part of a three-course requirement for the award of a NUS Professional Certificate in Managing Sustainability. The other two courses of the requirement for the certificate are Carbon Accounting for Enterprises and Sustainability Reporting and Governance.

TOPIC COVERAGE

  • Climate-related disclosure requirements and the application of IFRS S2
  • Identification and assessment of climate-related risks and opportunities
  • Climate scenario analysis and business resilience assessment
  • Climate transition planning, net-zero strategies, and science-based targets
  • Climate data management, controls, and assurance readiness
  • Sustainability assurance fundamentals, including ethical, governance, and independence considerations

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

This course is suitable for professionals involved in climate-related reporting, sustainability management, risk assessment, governance, and assurance, including:

  • Accountants and finance professionals involved in sustainability and climate reporting
  • Carbon accountants and sustainability reporting practitioners
  • Sustainability officers, managers, and analysts
  • Sustainability strategy and ESG professionals
  • Risk, compliance, and governance professionals overseeing climate-related risks
  • Internal auditors, assurance professionals, and consultants supporting sustainability assurance and disclosure readiness

PRE-REQUISITES:

Basic understanding of sustainability concepts and corporate sustainability reporting. Familiarity with climate-related disclosures, ESG reporting, or carbon accounting would be beneficial.

APPLICATION PROCESS: 

  • Participants are strongly advised to apply at least 1 month in advance. Applications received after the deadline will be considered based on space availability.
  • Participants who attend all classes and pass assessment of the course will be awarded a Certificate.
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COURSE FORMAT

Classroom (In-person)

COURSE INTAKE

9 - 10 December 2026

COURSE DURATION

2 days, 9am to 5.30pm

SKILLSFUTURE CODE

TGS-2026064282

FOR MORE ENQUIRIES: 

contact us @ sgfin_education@nus.edu.sg

FEES & FUNDING

  • This course is eligible for subsidies under SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG).
  • Singaporeans and PRs can enjoy up to 90% subsidies.
  • Singapore Citizens or PRs eligible for SSG grant must attain at least 70% training attendance and passed all prescribed assessments
Self-Sponsored SME (ETSS Scheme) Company-Sponsored Non-SME Company-Sponsored
Course Fees S$2,071.00 S$2,071.00 S$2,071.00
Singapore Citizens & PRs aged 21 years and above S$621.30 S$241.30 S$621.30
Singapore Citizens aged 40 years and above S$241.30 S$241.30 S$241.30
The above prices are quoted in Singapore dollars (SGD), inclusive of 9% GST.

FACULTY

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Dr. Sa-Pyung Sean Shin

NUS Business School, Department of Accounting

Sa-Pyung Sean Shin is a Senior Lecturer of Accounting at the National University of Singapore. Dr. Shin holds a Doctor of Business Administration degree in Accounting and Management from Harvard Business School, a Master I degree in Economics from Toulouse School of Economics in France, and a Bachelor's degree in Business Economics with a minor in Accounting from UCLA.

In addition, Dr. Shin possesses the Fundamentals of Sustainability Accounting (FSA) Credential from the IFRS Foundation. His primary research interests lie in the areas of corporate governance and sustainability accounting.

Further, Dr. Shin is an active member of the IFRS FSA City Group Singapore, enriching his expertise and contributing to the ongoing discussions in sustainability accounting. Prior to joining NUS in 2021, he served as an Assistant Professor at Singapore Management University, where he taught courses on corporate reporting and financial analysis.

Dr. Sa-Pyung Sean Shin

NUS Business School
Department of Accounting